CarVerify

Free Car Check

CX05 RNJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,709 mi
Last recorded102,709 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 RNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2019 102,709 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Oxidized causing beam to splay (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Oxidized causing beam to splay (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Suspension and Chassis components corroded to excess

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Severely corroded and scored on friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Severely corroded and scored on friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Disc shield corroded to excess

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Severely corroded and scored on friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Disc shield missing

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Severely corroded and scored on friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Disc shield missing

Fail 3 Jun 2019 102,691 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 95,273 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 95,136 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lenses faded affecting aim image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn through to cord (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn through to cord (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2017 82,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

TRIMS and engine covers covering prescribed areas

Fail 16 May 2017 82,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

TRIMS and engine covers covering prescribed areas

Pass 14 May 2016 76,643 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 65,466 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 65,454 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,240 miles

n/s/f rear suspension bush deteriorated

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/f rear suspension bush deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2013 60,282 miles

Noise from v belt area.

Pass 15 May 2012 56,564 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 46,843 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 40,538 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 32,628 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 24,110 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CX05 RNJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX05 RNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CX05 RNJ?

You can check the full history of CX05 RNJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CX05 RNJ registered?

CX05 RNJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is CX05 RNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX05 RNJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CX05 RNJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CX05 RNJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.